Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood w metal bands
Distinguishing marks
Zane grey Liberty ship hatch covers
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1943-44
Size and dimensions of this item
About 60 x 28. & 30x 28
Weight
Approx 110-130. Smaller piece half of that
Long Description
From ship Zane Grey scuttled off NC coast 1974. Used in wwII built in San Diego , California shipbuilder works. Hatch covers from covering holds below. Â Heavy wood with metal bands and grab handles on the end to protect wood when placed on steel frames above the hold. Similar ship in San Francisco dock. 1 full piece for coffee table. Â 1 cut in half for end table. Both repurposed by sub sea artifacts in the 90's in Annapolis md. Â Â
History
Used in wwII for delivery of war supplies and soldiers
Price Paid (If known)
About 900 in 1993
For Sale?
No